Is there any treatment for citrin deficiency? With daily maintenance of your diet and regular medical checkups, the condition of citrin deficiency can be improved and remain stable. Please continue your medication if you are prescribed with any. If you have been feeling unwell for a while, it is [...]

Is it ok to drink a small amount alcohol while socializing? There are many cases where CTLN2 was triggered by the consumption of alcohol. Although the alcohol threshold may differ from person to person, it is also dependent on the body condition of the person on that particular day. [...]

Can AACD* be cured? There are treatments available through medications for some conditions, but in some other cases, liver transplantation may be required. Daily medication will be necessary to control the levels of ammonia in the blood. *Adolescent and adult-onset citrin deficiency (AACD) - formerly known as CTLN2 [...]

What symptoms will appear with AACD*? Symptoms such as delirium, disorientation, convulsions, and drowsiness may appear. In some cases, these symptoms could be wrongly diagnosed as epilepsy​ or schizophrenia at firstt. *Adolescent and adult-onset citrin deficiency (AACD) - formerly known as CTLN2

Which department should I visit for periodical check-ups? Please consult your pediatric attending physician if you have been visiting the pediatric department since childhood. If you are an adult patient and have not seen a pediatrician, the relevant divisions and departments would be in metabolic diseases, gastroenterology, neurology, etc., [...]